The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the Government of Grenada, announced the fourth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) to be held in St. George’s, Grenada, from 28 to 29 July 2025.
Themed “Resilience and Transformation: Enhancing Africa-Caribbean Economic Cooperation in an Era of Global Uncertainty” the forum promises AfriCaribbean trade that could reach USD$1.8 billion by 2028.
Dickon Mitchell, the Prime Minister of Grenada, said “ACTIF is a clarion call for unity, enterprise and a reimagined global role for our people.
United in spirit in the pursuit of economic prosperity and mutual respect, the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum, brings our shared vision for African-Caribbean unity to life through economic transformation, trade expansion and investment cooperation.”
Last year, over 15 deals and Memoranda of Understanding were signed at the forum, valued at over US$4 billion.
Trade between Africa and the Caribbean is currently less than 1% of their exports with each other.
Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, said: “Through strategic partnerships, enhanced logistics, and greater access to capital, we are laying the foundations for a resilient transatlantic economic corridor that can drive inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable development on both sides. ACTIF2025 is not merely a forum for business — it is a platform for rewriting the future of Afri-Caribbean economic relations, grounded in solidarity, shared values, and a common vision of prosperity.”
Oramah also said Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Bridgetown, Barbados, on 27 March marked a significant milestone in the Bank’s long-term commitment to the region. “The AATC will be a gateway for Africa-Caribbean trade and investment, offering a home for African businesses in the Caribbean and opening doors for Caribbean entrepreneurs to Africa. I urge all ACTIF stakeholders to seize this moment to transform vision into action.”
ACTIF2025 is expected to welcome about a thousand delegates, including Heads of State, senior government officials, private sector leaders, development finance institutions, and Diaspora investors from across Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond.
Stakeholders across public and private sectors, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), multilateral institutions, investors and entrepreneurs, are invited to register and attend so that they can explore trade, investment and networking opportunities, obtain information about doing business in the Caribbean and Africa and contribute to building a resilient and prosperous Africa-Caribbean trade corridor.